Enclosure Type
dog crate
Floor Space
6 sq ft
Dimensions
36"L × 23"W × 25"H
Verdict
Depends on Setup ℹ️
💰 Typical Price: $40–$90
Our Verdict
Based on the floor space and enclosure type analysis above, this enclosure is depends on setup ℹ️ for a Cat.
⚠️ Wire Floor Warning: Always add a crate mat, bed, or folded blanket. Bare wire flooring is uncomfortable and causes joint issues in larger breeds over time.
Pros & Cons of the Wire Dog Crate (Medium — 36")
✅ Pros
- Good for medium breeds up to ~70 lbs
- Foldable for travel and storage
- Divider panel for puppies included in most models
- Good ventilation
❌ Cons
- Escape artists can learn to unlatch
- Not chew-proof
- Not a substitute for exercise and free time
What Cats Need in an Enclosure
Cats are free-roaming companion animals and should never be permanently confined to a cage or small enclosure. Crates are acceptable for short-term transport or recovery only. Providing vertical territory — cat trees, wall shelves, window perches — is far more important than square footage.
Recommended Setup for Cats
Cat tree (72"+ height)Essential for climbing, scratching, and territory. Place near a window.
Wall-mounted cat shelvesAdds vertical territory without floor space. Great for multi-cat homes.
Window perch / bird feederEnrichment and stimulation for indoor cats.
Scratching posts (sisal)Minimum one per cat plus one extra. Tall enough to stretch fully (32"+).
Covered litter box areaCats prefer privacy. One box per cat plus one. Away from food and water.
Hidey holes / cat cavesSafe retreat spaces reduce anxiety, especially in multi-cat homes.
⚠️ Things to Avoid for Cats
- Permanent caging or crate confinement
- Single-level homes with zero vertical territory for active breeds
- Placing litter boxes next to food bowls
- Under-litter-boxing a multi-cat home (causes stress-related elimination issues)
Other Enclosures for Cats
- 10 Gallon Glass Tank
- 20 Gallon Long Glass Tank
- 40 Gallon Breeder Glass Tank
- 75 Gallon Glass Tank
- DIY Bin Cage (110L / 640+ sq in)
- Single Critter Nation
- Double Critter Nation
- IKEA Detolf Glass Cabinet (converted)
- C&C Grid Cage (2×4 Grids)
- C&C Grid Cage (2×5 Grids)
- Wire Dog Crate (Large — 42")
- Heavy-Duty Escape-Proof Dog Crate
- Cat Tree / Condo (72"+ height)
- Indoor X-Pen / Exercise Pen
- PVC Reptile Enclosure (4'×2'×2')
Can Other Pets Live in a Wire Dog Crate (Medium — 36")?
- 🐹 Hamster in Wire Dog Crate (Medium — 36")
- 🐭 Gerbil in Wire Dog Crate (Medium — 36")
- 🐿️ Chinchilla in Wire Dog Crate (Medium — 36")
- 🐾 Guinea Pig in Wire Dog Crate (Medium — 36")
- 🐇 Rabbit in Wire Dog Crate (Medium — 36")
- 🐀 Rat in Wire Dog Crate (Medium — 36")
- 🐶 Dog in Wire Dog Crate (Medium — 36")
- 🦎 Bearded Dragon in Wire Dog Crate (Medium — 36")